Journalism Quote by Molly Ivins
“I've thought for years that newspapers should all be owned by nonprofits.”
About This Quote
She argues that media should be run as public trusts rather than profit-driven enterprises.
In simple terms: Newspapers should be nonprofit.
Key Takeaway
Support nonprofit journalism.
Themes
media reform
public trust
democracy
Mood
critical
hopeful
Type
advocacy
political
When to use this quote
- local news
- investigative reporting
- community funding
Key Concepts
nonprofit ownership
media ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How would nonprofit ownership change news coverage?
- What challenges face nonprofit media?
A Different Perspective
Profit motives can limit editorial independence.
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